Midfielder Santi Cazorla could also return for the first time since September following an ankle injury, though it is unclear how the midfield playmaker would fit into the Gunners' side given that Ozil is on top form and performing a similar role to Cazorla,

Bacary Sagna, who has been suffering from a hamstring injury may also be brought back into first-team action during the match against Norwich.

Theo Walcott is still recovering from his abdominal problems, while Yaya Sanogo (back), Lukas Podolski (hamstring), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Abou Diaby (both knee) are all still recovering.

Wenger, who also hopes to have Bacary Sagna back, said:

“The latest news is very good for Ozil.

"Cazorla is fit, it is just he has not played for a long time.

“Sagna's ankle looks all right, and the test on his hamstring today should be positive. Everybody looks quite fit and ready.

“You want all of your best players to play together in a very positive way, which is what will happen. I am very happy with the team who has played until now, so we do not expect anything special."